SAP Finance Transformation Lead

SAP Finance Transformation Lead

Location:

NY/GA

Job Description:

Main areas of responsibility:

• The primary function of this position is to be responsible for implementing SAP FICO – General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Fixed Assets and Taxation functionality.
• The Specialist will lead and build the implementation as part of S/4
  
  HANA Finance Transformation project ensuring seamless integration with Third‑party systems preferably with Kyriba, Open Text VIM and Blackline.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive and hands on experience designing, configuring, authoring functional specifications, end‑to‑end testing with preferred background in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead the end-to-end implementation of SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance Transformation project.
• Requirement Analysis:
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements independently.
• Ability to drive Design workshops independently with the client.
• Must be able to prepare the Pre‑read materials for the design workshops independently.
• Must be able to use Mural for the workshops.
• Must send out the Meeting Minutes of the Workshop (post each workshop that he/she leads).
• Follow‑up on the action items from the workshops.
• System Configuration: Configure SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance. Design solutions that maximize out of the box features of the product and minimize customizations. Provide technical guidance to product owners, functional teams, testing teams, compliance and other development team members.
• Integration: Ensure smooth integration with SAP modules like General Ledger and Kyriba as the link between SAP and banks for payments and statements.
• Documentation: Must be able to create Functional Design Docs (FDD’s) and Functional Specifications (to address Fit‑gaps via RICEFW developments) independently. Ensure industry and technology best practices are followed for development work.
• Testing and Validation: Develop and execute comprehensive testing plans to validate system functionality and performance.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to end‑users, ensuring they are proficient in using the new system.
• Post‑Go‑Live Support: Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting post‑implementation to ensure system stability and user satisfaction.

Qualifications,

Skills and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10‑12 years of experience in SAP Finance, with at least 5 years in SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the financial services industry.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in SAP S/4
  
  HANA Finance. Experience with SAP FICO and integration with Kyriba (preferred).
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Certifications: SAP certification in S/4
  
  HANA Finance is highly desirable.
• Travel: Be flexible to travel to Client place if needed.

Preferred

Skills:

• Basic understanding and knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

Benefits:

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well‑being programs.
• Financial well‑being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation.
• Social well‑being benefits like subsidized backup child/elder care and tutoring.
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Disaster Relief.

Disclaimer:

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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